Alaska 50
Subtitle: celebrating Alaska's 50th anniversary of statehood 1959-2009.
Contributors: Lopez, Ana E.; Alaska Statehood Celebration Commission.
Publisher: Alaska Statehood Celebration Commission; Faircount Media Group
Published: 2008
Place of publication: [Alaska]; Tampa, FL
Language: eng
Number of pages: 206
Subjects: Alaska -- History; Alaska -- Anniversaries, etc
Other titles: Alaska's 50th anniversary of statehood.; Alaska fifty :
Description: Examines early, modern and the future of Alaska. Alaska writers cover everything from the first inhabitants to harnessing the state's tidal surges energy.
Notes: Publishers: Ross W. Jobson and Peter M. Antell, editorial director: Charles Oldham, project editor, editor: Ana E. Lopez, ... et al.

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Table of contents: title: Alaska before statehood / Shana Loshbaugh; title: The road to Alaska's statehood / Dermot Cole; title: The Alaska State Constitutional Convention, control of natural resources by and for the people / Judy Ferguson; title: Alaska Statehood, 50 years and counting / Dermot Cole; title: Cultural anthropology, traditions shape past, present, and future for Alaska natives / Patricia H. Partnow, Perry Eaton; title: Alaska's state flag and song / Mark Sabbatini; title: Alaska's many forms of transportation / Mark Sabbatini; title: Intersecting the north : the Alaska Highway and the modern age / Judy Ferguson; title: State of Alaska governors : the first 50 years / Heather A. Resz; title: The military's role in Alaska yesterday and today / Victoria Naegele; title: Alaska's legacy : the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System / Heidi Bohi; title: Alaska's development principles allow for smart, sustainable growth / Matt Tunseth; title: Alaska's next boom? Gas pipeline plans hold promise / Heidi Bohi.; title: Reclaiming Alaska native civil rights / Heather A. Resz; title: Whaling : a time-honored tradition for Alaska Natives / Heidi Bohl; title: Traditional arts : a tribute to Alaska native arts and artists / McKibben Jackinsky; title: Contemporary arts / Heidi Bohi; title: Land survey, diverse geography, climate, and wildlife / Lynn Schooler; title: Destination Alaska / Lynn Schooler; title: Mushing, the trail behind, the trail ahead / Joseph Robertia; title: Alaska : a model for the world / Malcolm B. Roberts; title: Alaska's Historical Commission / Heather A. Resz; title: For the good of the whole, one man's legacy, home rule, a college, a railroad, and the city of Fairbanks / Heather a. Resz; title: Community and education / Heidi Bohi; title: Alaska Humanities Forum / Ben Stuart; title: After oil / Russell Freeman Stigall; title: A global player : Alaska's industry is world class / Matt Tunseth.